{"id":10169,"date":"2021-12-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familydentistry.com\/blog\/how-often-do-i-need-x-rays-for-routine-dental-care\/"},"modified":"2021-12-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T00:00:00","slug":"how-often-do-i-need-x-rays-for-routine-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familydentistry.com\/blog\/how-often-do-i-need-x-rays-for-routine-dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Do I Need X-Rays for Routine Dental Care?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many dental patients have come to expect X-rays as a part of routine dental care<\/a>. Once or twice a year, a patient may be asked to undergo this simple procedure that provides pictures of the teeth above and below the gum line. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Healthy patients rarely have to think beyond holding still for a moment so that the camera can capture a good image, but others are keenly aware of what the results mean. The results of X-rays can help the dentist detect cavities, prepare the patient for a procedure, and monitor the progression of disease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What purpose do X-rays serve in routine dental care?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Though most patients do not have to receive X-rays more than once a year as a part of routine dental care<\/strong>, other people have a dental condition that requires this imaging as a part of the treatment planning. Here are three ways in which a dentist may use X-rays to help care for patients.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

1. Detecting hidden cavities and teeth<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

For children and healthy patients, annual X-rays are used to find cavities, watch for signs of decay, and make sure there is enough room for teeth that have not yet erupted. Occasionally, an X-ray at a regular checkup appointment can reveal a more serious problem such as a hidden cavity below the gums, a tumor, or an issue with how a patient’s teeth are erupting from the gums.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

2. Preparing patients’ teeth for procedures<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

Patients who receive implants or braces or who are about to undergo wisdom tooth removal may need X-rays to check on the state of their gums, tissues, or hidden wisdom teeth. Investigating what is going on beneath the gums can give dentists a clearer idea of how to proceed with the patient’s scheduled treatment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

3. Monitoring severe dental disease<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

Patients who have severe decay or a history of several dental procedures, or those who are at risk for gum disease or other dental issues, may be advised to receive X-rays on a more regular basis. With these results, the dentist can devise treatment plans for individual patients.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

How often should patients receive X-rays as a part of routine treatment?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Healthy patients who have no dental conditions aside from the odd cavity can continue to receive X-rays every 12 to 18 months as part of routine dental care<\/i> appointments. Adolescents may need more frequent X-rays to detect the eruption of wisdom teeth. Adults who have current gum disease, or a history of gum issues, need frequent X-rays at the site of disease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Children who do not have all of their baby teeth and adults who do not have any teeth may not need X-rays unless there is evidence of dental disease. A dentist is able to further advise in these situations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

Receiving X-rays is an important part of routine dental care. Patients of all ages should remember to attend regular dental visits and participate in receiving X-rays to monitor oral health and prevent serious dental problems in the future.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Are you considering routine dental care in the Agoura Hills area? Get more information at https:\/\/www.familydentistry.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Check out what others are saying about our dental services on Yelp: Routine Dental Care in Agoura Hills, CA<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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